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December 21, 2024 • 66 mins

Join us for an epic chat with poker legend Ronnie Bardah, the only player to cash five consecutive years in the WSOP Main Event and a Survivor CBS alum! Ronnie shares incredible stories from the poker felt to reality TV, including: šŸ”„ Winning a WSOP Bracelet in Limit Hold’em šŸŽÆ The Mental Game of Poker vs. Stock Trading šŸ’° How Poker Players Cashed In on Crypto Early āœˆļø Traveling the World Through Poker Tournaments 😲 Insane Stories from High-Stakes Games Get inside the mind of a poker pro who’s mastered both cash games and tournaments while balancing life, travel, and personal growth. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining conversation! šŸ‘‰ Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Behind-the-Scenes Poker Stories! 0:00 - Introduction: Welcoming Ronnie Bardah 0:06 - Joe’s Happy Hour: Studio Vibes & Long-Time Friendship 0:19 - Poker Beginnings: Growing Up in Boston & Poker Journey 0:39 - Winning a WSOP Bracelet: Ronnie’s Big 2012 Victory 1:06 - Main Event Record Holder: Cashing 5 Consecutive Years 1:51 - Survivor Experience: Competing on CBS’s Survivor 4:07 - The High of Winning: What It Feels Like to Win a Poker Tournament 7:47 - Poker Pros & Life Balance: Pros & Cons of Poker Life 13:06 - Mental Toughness in Poker: Handling Stress & Staying Focused 18:24 - Online Poker Thoughts: Challenges & Opportunities 25:23 - The Poker Boom: From Chris Moneymaker to the Pandemic Surge 29:40 - Advice for Aspiring Pros: Tips for Young Poker Players 35:43 - Money Management Lessons: Bankroll & Trading Analogies 44:19 - Crypto & Poker Connection: Bitcoin’s Early Impact on Poker 48:02 - Travel & Poker: Best Poker Destinations Worldwide 54:02 - Trading Psychology vs. Poker Mindset: Emotional Control Tips 1:02:04 - Favorite Poker Rooms: Best Places to Play in Vegas & Beyond 1:03:01 - Hidden Talent: Ronnie’s Beatboxing Session 1:05:04 - Wild Poker Stories: The Good, Bad & Unbelievable Moments 1:06:37 - Closing Remarks: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

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